IGP Egbetokun Presents Insurance Cheques To Families Of Fallen Officers

In a continued effort to enhance the welfare of police personnel and their families, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Friday, presented Group Life Assurance Cheques and the IGP Family Welfare Insurance Cheques to the next of kin of 1,235 fallen officers in Abuja.

This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer FPRO Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.

Speaking at the brief ceremony, IGP Egbetokun declared that the Force is deeply committed to the welfare of police officers and will continually honour the legacies of the fallen officers, adding that “no compensation can truly replace a lost life”.

The IGP reaffirmed the Force’s pledge to stand by the families of the fallen officers, emphasising the significance of this initiative in clearing long-standing arrears of death benefit claims dating from 2018/2019, 2021/2022, 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 insurance policies.

He explained that ” through sustained efforts, the Force had successfully disbursed benefits to 7,076 beneficiaries in nine phases, amounting to over N20billion.

It stated that additionally, the IGP announced the disbursement of over N2.8 billion to 1,235 beneficiaries.

“This tenth phase, which was disbursed today, 23rd of May 2025, brings the total insurance benefits paid to over N22,978bn, benefiting 8,311 families.

It added that the IGP equally reiterated the continual strive of the current leadership in providing succour for families of the fallen heroes and improving the welfare of serving and retired officers, while expressing sincere gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his steadfast support to the Force.

It stated that the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to institutionalising responsive welfare towards a future where no next of kin would be left in uncertainty.